Former Head Coach of the Pakistan national team Jason Gillespie launched a scathing attack on interim Head Coach Aaqib Javed accusing him of allegedly campaigning for a coaching role across all formats. In a social media post, Gillespie did not hold back, labeling Javed a “clown” in response to his recent remarks. The former Australian fast bowler’s comments came after Javed spoke during a press conference following the announcement of Pakistan’s white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. \u201cWe have changed nearly 16 coaches and 26 selectors in the last two years,\u201d Javed stated. \u201cIf you apply that formula to any team in the world, they would face similar instability. Until there is consistency from the top down, progress will remain elusive,\u201d he added. Gillespie called Javed\u2019s remarks \u201chilarious,\u201d accusing him of secretly undermining him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten. \u201cThis is hilarious. Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes campaigning to be the coach in all formats. He is a clown ?,\u201d Gillespie wrote. It is pertinent to mention that the 49-year-old, who enjoyed a decade-long international career with Australia, was appointed as Pakistan\u2019s Test coach in April last year on a two-year contract. However, after a turbulent tenure marked by inconsistent performances and internal challenges, he resigned in December\u2014less than eight months into the job\u2014just before Pakistan\u2019s home Test series against South Africa. His departure came shortly after Gary Kirsten\u2019s exit in October, which left Pakistan\u2019s coaching setup in disarray. Kirsten, who had been appointed as the white-ball head coach only six months earlier, stepped down amid reports of a strained relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and difficulties in aligning with the team’s management structure. In the wake of these departures, the former Pakistan pacer was named interim white-ball coach by the PCB until the Champions Trophy 2025. However, his tenure has now been extended for Pakistan\u2019s upcoming tour of New Zealand, which begins on March 16 and features a five-match T20I series followed by three ODIs. Pakistan’s ODI squad against New Zealand: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim and Tayyab Tahir. Pakistan’s T20I squad against New Zealand: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand schedule: 16 Mar \u2013 first T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch18 Mar \u2013 second T20I, University Oval, Dunedin21 Mar \u2013 third T20I, Eden Park, Auckland23 Mar \u2013 fourth T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui26 Mar \u2013 fifth T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington29 Mar \u2013 first ODI, McLean Park, Napier2 Apr \u2013 second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton5 Apr \u2013 third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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